Ease the load on the sewerage system
What you can do to ease the load on the sewerage system
Some actions to do more:
- Get your sewer pipes smoke tested for damage and illegal stormwater connections.
- Install a dual flushing toilet cistern.
- Only use the dishwasher and washing machine when there is a full load. This not only reduces the amount of detergents entering the sewer system, but also saves water and energy.
Some actions to avoid:
Leaving tree root damaged sewer pipes on your property.
Disposing of any solid or liquid waste down the sink. This includes pesticides, garden chemicals, turpentine and fuel.
Putting used cooking oil down the sink.
Using in-sink disposal devices.
Washing paint brushes and rollers down the sink.
Putting vegetable scraps, tea leaves, coffee grounds or eggshells down the sink. These can be composted.
Using the toilet as a garbage bin by flushing tampons, sanitary napkins, condoms, cotton buds and cigarette butts down the toilet. Place them in a bin.
Page last updated: 26 February 2011
